Mind Your Mental: Journaling Through June (Week 2)

What a week...wow. Are your emotions all over the chart too? One minute I'm crying tears of grief, the next minute I'm crying tears of pride watching people come together. Last night I sat in observation of my feelings, and the big question presented itself. How do I feel as a black woman in America right now? One of the most reflective statements I heard this week from a friend was, "If I, as a white woman, am experiencing such heaviness...how must the black community feeling?" I told her there were no words to explain it, and I wouldn't wish that level of an emotional drain on anyone. Another thing that conversation prompted was an emphasis on mental health through all of this.

On a regular day, I have to hold space for myself and be intentional about it. So, when trauma triggers become a part of my everyday life, I have to be even more intentional about taking time to recharge so that I still have time to actually "do the work." For me, these days "the work" looks like donating to funds that bailout protestors, holding the brands that I work with accountable and cutting ties with those who can't publically support my community, making calls to politicians that can make changes happen, registering people to vote, and just being available. But when the feels arise....I stop and hold space for myself. I journal.

Grateful for the positive response and shares of the week one journaling prompts. I love that all of you are taking the time to create space for self-reflection, growth, and meditation. So here's week two.

Journaling Through June: Week 2

Day 8

Affirmation: I put myself at the top of my to-do list today and every day. By doing this, I know the rest will fall into place.

How are you today? Take a moment to take an inventory of all of the emotional and physical sensations that you're experiencing right now. No judging, just noticing and acknowledging.

Day 9

Affirmation::I am doing my best, and that is enough.

What does trust mean to me?

Day 10

Affirmation: I am loved, and my heart is full.

What are some things that are currently depleting my energy? Do they help me to fulfill my higher good? If so, how can I create balance? If not, what's stopping me from removing them from my life?

Day 11

Affirmation: I am creating the life I want to live.

Describe the last time you did something kind for someone else. What did you do and how did it make you feel?

Day 12

Affirmation: I consciously choose to focus on the positive.

What are you holding on to that may have you angry or frustrated? What happened to hurt you? Was it an act by someone else? Was it a scenario where you felt you had no control? Do a ten-minute brain dump, beginning with, “I’m angry because …” Then let it go. To truly focus on the positive, you have to flow through all of your emotions to release any negative thoughts are feelings that you may be avoiding.

Day 13

Affirmation: I am not my mistakes.

What can I learn from my mistakes?

Day 14

Affirmation: I am grateful for my journey, and it's lessons.

What’s something that you’re working on believing that you deserve?

I am leaving you with a gift this week because sometimes we need a soundtrack to set the mood.

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